Recipe: Macaroni And Cheese 🔗

Ingredients 🔗

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions 🔗

Step 1 🔗

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2 🔗

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3 🔗

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted. Stir the macaroni into the cheese sauce until coated. Pour into prepared baking dish.

Step 4 🔗

Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole; return to oven for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Preparation, cooking time and yield 🔗

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Yield: 8 servings